Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 01/06/2017
Position Number: 55264
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Radiology – Special Procedures
Status: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Rotating
UNION POSITION

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Performs prescribed special procedures such as : interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic angiography and related special procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Positions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures.
• Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards.
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution.
• Prepares contrast media, practices aseptic technique pre-, during, and post- special procedures.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• ARRT certification required; Advanced certification preferred and may be required within 12 months of hire. Current CPR certification required upon hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• 1 year experience as a radiologic technologist required. Previous special procedure experience preferred.